using windows XP's (innate) zip program
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20060529 written by carpediem2100

I wrote this set of instructions, primarily for myself , because I am used to using "Winzip(R)" and its features.  
Windows XP's own zip program doesn't appear to be as user-friendly, but alas 
it is better than nothing.  
Notice, that using windows xp "help & support" function will not reveal how 
to use its password protection feature on a zipped archive. (I used keywords 
such as: zip, compress, encrypt, & password).



Creating a zip file
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create a new zip file by using the "file" button on an explorer window and
next choose "new" ---> "compressed (zipped) folder".

	[alternately, you can do this by right-clicking your mouse and 
	choosing "new" ---> "compressed (zipped) folder".]

rename this zip file to your liking, and then drag and drop file(s) or folder(s)
into the zip archive.


Another way of zipping a folder is to right-click the folder and selecting
"send to" ---> "compressed (zipped) folder".  
	[alternately, highlight the folder and right-click your mouse and 
	choose "send to" ---> "compressed (zipped) folder".]
When finished, rename the zip file as you see fit, or leave it as is.



Password protection
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you can password protect the zip archive by opening it and then choose
"file" --> "add a password"; or similarly, open the zip, and right-mouseclick
the explorer window and choose "add a password".